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Interrogate plans and designs to resolve open decisions and hidden assumptions.

3|7|Updated Nov 7, 2025
Search Tags:#decision tree#design document#interview#design review#plan validation#architecture-review#tradeoffs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dimagi/dimagi-claude-workflows --skill grill-me-dimagi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/dimagi/dimagi-claude-workflows/tree/main/plugins/dev_utils/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dimagi/dimagi-claude-workflows --skill grill-me-dimagi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams and individuals remove ambiguity from plans and designs by systematically uncovering open questions, assumptions, and unresolved decision branches so stakeholders reach shared understanding and a documented outcome.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decision tree mapping: Identify every open question, assumption, and branch of a plan so nothing is left implicit.
  • Focused interrogation: Ask one precise question at a time, wait for answers, and push back on vague or contradictory responses.
  • Context-aware resolution: Where possible, resolve questions by inspecting provided files or repository context and record findings.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill during architecture reviews, project planning sessions, or when preparing a design for stakeholder approval to produce a complete design document of decisions and trade-offs.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to "Grill me on this design" and paste your plan or link the design document for iterative questioning and a living design doc.

Frequently Asked Questions about grill-me

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I stress-test a technical design to uncover hidden assumptions?▼

Stress-test a technical design by mapping decision trees, asking focused questions one at a time, and pushing back on vague responses to resolve open branches and document trade-offs.

What is decision tree mapping for architecture review?▼

Decision tree mapping for architecture review identifies every open question, assumption, and branch of a plan so no implicit decisions remain unresolved during the design process.

Can I use this for project plan validation before stakeholder approval?▼

Yes, you can use this for project plan validation before stakeholder approval by iteratively questioning the plan to produce a complete design document of resolved decisions and trade-offs.

How does focused interrogation resolve open decisions in a design document?▼

Focused interrogation resolves open decisions by asking one precise question at a time, waiting for answers, and pushing back on vague or contradictory responses to maintain a living design document.

Does plan validation work with repository context and provided files?▼

Yes, plan validation works with repository context and provided files by inspecting them to resolve questions contextually and recording findings in the living design document of resolved branches.

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